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Themes in 2 Samuel 15

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Themes in 2 Samuel 15

2 Samuel 15:1 (show verse)

Sometime later, Absalom acquired a chariot equipped with horses and recruited 50 men to accompany him.

Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Absalom
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Chariots » Often attended by running footmen
Electioneering » By absalom
Footman » One who runs ahead of kings and princes
Worldly » Ambition » Absalom

Then he would get up early, stand near the passageway to the palace gate, and when anyone arrived to file a legal complaint for a hearing before the king, Absalom would call to him and ask, "You're from what city?" If he replied, "Your servant is from one of Israel's tribes,"

Absalom » Facts concerning » The designing politician
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Absalom
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Gates » Holding courts of justice
Gates » Of cities » Courts of justice held at
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
King » Acts as judge
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Worldly » Ambition » Absalom

2 Samuel 15:3 (show verse)

Absalom would respond, "Look, your claims are valid and defensible, but nobody will listen to you on behalf of the king.

Absalom » Facts concerning » The designing politician
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom

2 Samuel 15:4 (show verse)

Who will appoint me to be a judge in the land? When anyone arrived to file a legal complaint or other cause, he could approach me for justice and I would settle it!"

Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Absalom
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Courts of justice » Inferior » All minor cases decided by
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Worldly » Ambition » Absalom

2 Samuel 15:5 (show verse)

Furthermore, if a man approached him to bow down in front of him, he would put out his hand, grab him, and embrace him.

Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Bowing » In obeisance
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Evil » Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Obeisance » Obeisance
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Treachery » The treacherous kiss

2 Samuel 15:6 (show verse)

By doing all of this to anyone who came to the king for a hearing, Absalom stole the loyalty of the men of Israel.

Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Ungrateful children
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Young men » Examples of sinful » Absalom

2 Samuel 15:7 (show verse)

And so it was that forty years after Israel had demanded a king, Absalom asked the king, "Please let me go to Hebron so I can pay my vow that I made to the LORD,

Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Consecration » Conditional
Covenant » Of man with God » Absalom
Deception » Instances of » By absalom » When he began his conspiracy
Vows » Instances of » Of absalom

2 Samuel 15:8 (show verse)

because when I was living at Geshur in Aram, your servant made this solemn promise: "If the LORD ever brings me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.'"

Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Consecration » Conditional
Covenant » Of man with God » Absalom
Syria » Minor kingdoms within the region » Geshur
Vows » Instances of » Of absalom

2 Samuel 15:9 (show verse)

The king replied to him, "Go in peace!" So Absalom got up and left for Hebron.

Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Absalom made king at

2 Samuel 15:10 (show verse)

But Absalom sent agents throughout all of the tribes of Israel, telling them, "When you hear the sound of the battle trumpet, you're to announce that Absalom is king in Hebron."

Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
Crimes » Treason
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Absalom made king at
King » By proclamation
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Proclaiming with trumpets
Kings » Conspiracies against » Absalom against david
Spies » Used at the court of absalom
The Nation » Crimes Against » Treason
Trumpet » To summon soldiers » By absalom

2 Samuel 15:11 (show verse)

Meanwhile, 200 men left Jerusalem with Absalom. They had been invited to go along, but were innocent, not knowing anything about what was happening.

Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom

2 Samuel 15:12 (show verse)

Absalom also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, to come from his home town of Giloh while Absalom was presenting the sacrificial offerings. And so the conspiracy widened, because the common people increasingly sided with Absalom.

Ahithophel » One of david's counsellors
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » of the Lord
Cabinet » David's
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
Friends » False friends » Ahithophel was false to david
Giloh » A town in judah

2 Samuel 15:13 (show verse)

Then a messenger arrived to inform David, "The loyalties of the men of Israel have shifted to Absalom."

Absalom » Facts concerning » Conspires against his father, david
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom

2 Samuel 15:14 (show verse)

So David told all of his staff who were with him in Jerusalem, "Let's get up and get out of here! Otherwise, none of us will escape from Absalom. Hurry, or he'll overtake us quickly, bring disaster on all of us, and execute the inhabitants of the city!"

Absalom » Facts concerning » Conspires against his father, david
Cowardice » Cowardice, examples of » David at the time of absalom's rebellion
Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Haste » Redeeming the time » In making escape
Jerusalem » General references to

2 Samuel 15:15 (show verse)

"Look!" the king's staff replied. "Your servants will do whatever the king chooses."

Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of david

2 Samuel 15:16 (show verse)

So the king left, taking his entire household with him except for ten mistresses, who were to keep the palace in order.

Concubinage » Laws concerning » Practiced by » David
Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem

2 Samuel 15:17 (show verse)

The king left, along with all of his people with him, and they paused at the last house.

Absalom » Conspiracy
Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem

2 Samuel 15:18 (show verse)

All of his staff were going on ahead of him that is, all of the special forces and mercenaries, all of the Gittites, and 600 men who had come to serve him from Gath, went on ahead of the king.

Cherethites » A philistine tribe, which adhered to david, and with the pelethites formed his bodyguard
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Israel » Before » Separation » Two kingdoms » Absalom's » Rebellion
King » Chief officers of » The chief of the bodyguard
Pelethites » Absalom's escort

2 Samuel 15:19 (show verse)

Then the king suggested to Ittai the Gittite, "Why should you have to go with us? Return and stay with the new king, since you're a foreigner and exile. Stay where you want to stay.

Aliens » David's kindness to
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Exile » Ittai
Friendship » Instances of » David and ittai
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Ittai » Supports david against absalom
Unselfishness » Instances of » David

2 Samuel 15:20 (show verse)

It seems only yesterday that you arrived, so should I make you wander around with us while I go wherever I can? Go back, and take your brothers with you. May gracious love and truth accompany you!"

Aliens » David's kindness to
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Friendship » Instances of » David and ittai
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Ittai » Supports david against absalom
Unselfishness » Instances of » David

2 Samuel 15:21 (show verse)

"As the LORD lives," Ittai answered in reply, "and as your majesty the king lives, wherever your majesty my king may be whether living or dying that's where your servant will be!"

Constancy » Jonathan
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Friendship » General references to » Jonathan
Friendship » Instances of » David and ittai
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Ittai » Supports david against absalom
Loyalty » Instances of » Ittai
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of david
Social duties » Compassion » Jonathan

2 Samuel 15:22 (show verse)

So David replied, "Come along, then!" So Ittai the Gittite went along also, accompanied by all of his men and all of his little ones.

David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Ittai » Supports david against absalom

2 Samuel 15:23 (show verse)

With all of the people in the territory crying loudly, everybody passed over the Kidron brook, along with the king. Then everyone headed out toward the road that leads to the wilderness.

Brooks » Mentioned in scripture » Kidron
Citizens » Loyal » israelites
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Kidron » David flees from absalom across
Loyalty » Instances of » israelites
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Human, examples of
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
Weeping » Instances of » Of david

2 Samuel 15:24 (show verse)

Meanwhile, Zadok showed up also, along with all of the descendants of Levi with him, carrying the Ark of the Covenant of God. They set down the Ark of God and Abiathar approached while all the people finished abandoning the city.

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of the covenant
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Ark of the covenant » Was carried » By priests of levites alone
the Armies of israel » Ark of God frequently brought with
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
The high priest » Assisted by a deputy
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » A second priest, under the high priest
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:25 (show verse)

The king told Zadok, "Take the Ark of God back to the city. If I'm shown favor in the LORD's sight, then he'll bring me back again and show me both it and the place where it rests.

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of God
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:26 (show verse)

But if he should say something like "I'm not pleased with you,' well then, here I am let him do to me whatever seems right to him."

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » Submission to the will of God
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:27 (show verse)

The king also asked Zadok the priest, "Aren't you a seer, too? Go back to the city in comfort, along with your son Ahimaaz and Abiathar's son Jonathan.

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Jonathan » The generous friend, characteristics of » Son of abiathar
Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Acts as a spy for david
Jonathan » Son of abiathar
Leaders » FALSE » Called seers
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Called seers
Prophets » Called seers
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zadok
Religious » FALSE » Called seers
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:28 (show verse)

Look! I'll camp at the wilderness fords until you send word to inform me."

2 Samuel 15:29 (show verse)

So Zadok and Abiathar returned the Ark of God to Jerusalem and remained there.

2 Samuel 15:30 (show verse)

David then left, going up the Mount of Olives, crying as he went, with his head covered and his feet bare. All of the people who were with him covered their own heads and climbed up the Mount of Olives, crying as they went along.

Citizens » Loyal » israelites
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Dust » Put on the head in mourning
Feet » Of the jews » Bare in affliction
Head » In grief » Covered up
Love » Instances of » David's subjects
Loyalty » Instances of » israelites
Mourning » Covering » The head and the face
Mourning » Walking barefoot
Olives, mount of » The highway to and from the east passed over it
Shoes » The jews » Never wore, in mourning
Weeping » Instances of » Of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:31 (show verse)

Just then, someone told David, "Ahithophel is one of Absalom's conspirators!" So David prayed, "LORD, please turn Ahithophel's counsel into foolishness."

Ahithophel » Joins absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:32 (show verse)

Just as David was coming to the top of the Mount of Olives where God was being worshipped, there was Hushai the Archite to meet him, with his coat ripped and dust all over his head!

David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Garments » Often rent in affliction
Hushai » David's friend
Strategy » In war
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:33 (show verse)

David greeted him, "If you come along with me, you'll be a burden to me.

David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Strategy » In war
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:34 (show verse)

So go back to the city and tell Absalom, "I'll be your servant, your majesty! Just as I served your father in the past, I can be your servant now.' That way you can manipulate Ahithophel's advice to my benefit.

Ahithophel » Joins absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Strategy » In war
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:35 (show verse)

Won't Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? So whatever you hear from the king's palace, you're to report to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Associate high priest with zadok in the reign of david
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Helps david by sending his son from jerusalem to david with secret information concerning the counsel of ahithophel
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:36 (show verse)

Their two sons Zadok's son Ahimaaz and Abiathar's son Jonathan are with them there. You'll be sending me everything that you hear through them."

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Helps david by sending his son from jerusalem to david with secret information concerning the counsel of ahithophel
Ahimaaz » Son of zadok, the high priest. Loyal to david
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:37 (show verse)

So David's friend Hushai went back to the city just as Absalom was arriving in Jerusalem.

David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » General references to » Examples of true
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice